bad timing belt

[FunkMasterChipZ]

hello, im new and i have found a 1995 eagle talon esi for sale its not running and they say the problem with it is a bad timing belt. is there anything else that could be wrong with it? ( i know hondas can have valve problems because of this) also what it would cost to replace them myself if i purchased it.
(i searched thru and found bits and pieces of information but couldnt ascertain any straight answer)

-ChipZ

"on a 300 dollar car the first thing to always go is always the chrome"

 

[Twizzle]

well if the timing belt snapped while the car was running, then yes, you most likely have some bent valves. they sell complete kits for around 200

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/...e=Pro+Street+Timing+Belt+Kits&make=Mitsubishi

and ive seen a set of 16 valves, for 170$, but first you would need to assess (sp?) the damage, then you can post whats wrong.

 

[RossY]

Twizzle is right if the timing belt skipped i would bank on having some bent valves. In my case, when the valves hit the pistons, i was still able to reuse my pistons. It really leaves you with two options, the rebuild kit if you have the time. Or you could just get a used head like I did and slap that puppy on without the hassle of tearing the head apart. You can check the dsmtrader or ebay, with luck you can get a complete head for pretty cheap.

 

[FunkMasterChipZ]

that u very much guys i really want this car but if the engine is pooped then its gonna be quite a hassle thanks alot again

 

[Defiant]

Any non-running car is a hassle, that's why it's for sale.

However, with DSMs, you get approximately the same amount of hassle with a good-running one.

It teaches you about the depth of your own passion.